Tampa Bay Lightning vs. Carolina Hurricanes Live Updates, Score, and Play-by-play - December 28, 2026

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	1	2	3	T
Tampa Bay TB--	-	-	-
Carolina CAR--	-	-	-

Lightning	3.68 GF AVG	3.11 GA AVG	16.00 Power Play
Hurricanes	3.72 GF AVG	2.27 GA AVG	23.30 Power Play

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Yanni Gourde (C)	Hip	11-06-2026Expected to be out until at least Nov 7

PLAYERS	INJURY	EXPECTED RETURN
Jordan Staal (C)	Calf	12-02-2026Expected to be out until at least Dec 3
Alexander Nikishin (D)	Not Injury Related	11-06-2026Expected to be out until at least Nov 7

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